The 31-year-old, who qualifies through his grandfather, had hoped to feature in Jamaica’s busy summer schedule.

The Reggae Boyz were knocked out in the group stage of the Copa America but have been far more successful at the Gold Cup where they have reached the final.

The administrative delays which prevented Donaldson from taking part in either tournament have now been overcome and the Bradford-born forward is free to make his debut at a relatively late stage in his career.

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Donaldson first spoke of his desire to play for Jamaica, who are coached by German Winfried Schafer, in April when he told sportsmax.tv: “In the last couple of years I have risen from the Conference to the Championship.

“It took a lot of hard work, determination and zeal. It was not easy at all and I feel once I keep finding the back of the net then my chance will come soon.”

If and when he is selected Donaldson will emulate former Blues star Michael Johnson in representing both Birmingham and the Caribbean nation.

The news comes at the end of an exciting couple of weeks for the former Brentford attacker after he signed a new three-year deal to remain at Blues.